we are a Union of Equality, so let's be United in Diversity

2026-07-22

"The project ""we are a Union of Equality, so let's be United in Diversity"" seeks to explore the themes Resistance, Democratic transition and Democratic consolidation in the EU, and their memory, as well as racism, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance. We intend to do so by highlighting historical perspectives and our memories, for a better understanding of the journey as European people, with a special interest in the perspective of the EU and fundamental rights. The project is created by 17 organisations from 16 European countries. PROJECT OBJECTIVES: 1- To raise awareness of the important role of women on various historical fronts and struggles: (a) Portuguese women, against the totalitarian regime of the Estado Novo in Portugal, before the revolution of 25 April 1974; b) To value the role of Lithuanian women against the authoritarian regime of the Soviet occupation; c) Recalling the important role of Greek women in the struggles for democracy , as well as in the fight against racism, xenophobia and the support of African 2 - To promote intersectoral cooperation, involving in the project municipal bodies, libraries, schools, universities, youth centres and NGOs. 3 - To establish a network between partners from different EU countries, trying to be as wide as possible, including participants from Southern Europe to Eastern Europe, to work together to spread the ""Priorities of the European Commission"". ACTIVITIES: The project will last 24 months, starting in December 2022 and includes 1 On line Webinar held in February 2023 and 3 in situ international events, held in Gondomar (Portugal) March 2023; Vilnius and Moletai (Lithuania) June 2023 and KILKIS (Greece) October 2024, for citizens of all origins and from all over Europe. RESULTS: Promote and disseminate the role of women in the democratic process, values, and history of the EU. Around 500 direct and 15,000 indirect participants will be involved in the project."

Portugal, Bulgaria, France, Slovakia, Spain, Estonia, Malta, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, Poland, Czechia, Romania

2025-12-15